Can a complete beginner play "I'll Try"?

Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "I'll Try" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "I'll Try"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I'll Try" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

I'll Try — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "I'll Try" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Ab, 80 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

Lyrics

I am not a child now; I can take care of my self. I must n’t let them down now; must n’t let them see me (F)cry. I’m (Ab)fine, I’m fine. I’m too tired to lis ten; I’m too old to be lieve all these child ish stor ies. but There I is can’t no such thing as (F)faith cit y and burn, (Ab)trust and pix ie (Eb)dust. ’Cause I try, (Bb)but it’s so (Ab6)hard to be lieve. I try, but I can’t (Eb)see what you see. I try, I (Abm)try, I (Eb)try. My whole world is chang ing; I don’t know where to turn. I can’t leave you wait ing, but There I is can’t stay and watch this (F)faith cit y and burn, (Ab)trust and watch it (Eb)burn. ’Cause I try, (Bb)but it’s so (Ab6)hard to be lieve. I try, but I can’t (Eb)see what you see. I try, I (Abm)try, I (Eb)try. I (Abm)try. I (Dbsus2)try and try to (Ab)un der stand the (Bdim7)dis tance in be (Cm)tween the (Db)love I feel and the (Ab)things I fear and (Abm6)ev ’ry sin gle dream. I can fi n’lly see it; now I have to be lieve all those pre cious stor ies. All the world is made of (F)faith and trust and pix ie (Eb)dust. So I’ll try, (Bb)’cause I (Ab6)fi n’lly be lieve. I’ll (Cm7)try, ’cause I can (Eb)see what you see. I’ll (Ab)try, I’ll (Abm)try, I will (Cm)try. I’ll (Absus2)try to (Eb)fly.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: Ab
Tempo: 80 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: Jonatha Brooke

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How to Play "I'll Try" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.